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CBTI improves sleep regularity and reduces anxiety in T2D patients

Última actualización 11 de julio de 2026

Key finding

CBTI group had significantly improved sleep regularity compared to the HE group (mean difference -21.84 minutes (95% CI -41.64, -2.05, p=0.031).

This study evaluated the impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) on sleep regularity and anxiety in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. CBTI showed significant improvements in sleep regularity and anxiety symptoms compared to Health Education (HE).

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) on sleep regularity and anxiety in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. CBTI showed significant improvements in sleep regularity and anxiety symptoms compared to Health Education (HE).

Clinical relevance

Improving sleep regularity and reducing anxiety are crucial for managing Type 2 Diabetes effectively. This study suggests that CBTI could be a beneficial intervention for this population, potentially leading to better overall health outcomes and quality of life.

Keep in mind

Self-reported sleep quality did not differ between groups. The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Effectiveness of interventions beyond the 8-week period remains unclear.

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Similan K, Sirimon R, Chutintorn S, et al. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Improves Sleep Regularity and Reduces Anxiety in Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2025;9(Suppl 1):bvaf149.1237. doi:10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.1237

Efectos Principales

CBTI group showed significantly improved sleep regularity compared to HE group.

CBTI group had a greater reduction in anxiety symptoms than HE group.

CBTI group experienced a greater reduction in fasting plasma glucose levels compared to HE group.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Behavioral counseling, Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet and Anxiety score, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Sleep quality, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Behavioral counseling

Primary outcomes

  • Anxiety score
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • Sleep quality

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

8

Evidence pairs

182

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Fasting Glucose

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Quality of Life Outcomes

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Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Mental Health

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Anxiety score

Behavioral counseling → Anxiety score

Behavioral counseling → Anxiety score

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Behavioral counseling → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Behavioral counseling → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Sleep quality

Behavioral counseling → Sleep quality

Behavioral counseling → Sleep quality

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Sleep regularity

Behavioral counseling → Sleep regularity

Behavioral counseling → Sleep regularity

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Anxiety score

Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Anxiety score

Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Anxiety score

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Sleep quality

Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Sleep quality

Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Sleep quality

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Sleep regularity

Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Sleep regularity

Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Sleep regularity

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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La Evidencia Sugiere

  • CBTI improved sleep regularity by 21.84 minutes (p=0.031).
  • CBTI reduced anxiety symptoms significantly compared to HE.
  • CBTI led to a decrease in fasting plasma glucose levels by 34.27 mg/dL (p=0.001).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Individuals experiencing insomnia and anxiety.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results are specific to the 8-week intervention period.
  • Findings may not apply to individuals outside the study demographics.
  • Further research is needed to assess long-term effects of CBTI.
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  • Self-reported sleep quality did not differ between groups.
  • The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Effectiveness of interventions beyond the 8-week period remains unclear.

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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Quality of Life Outcomes, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Mental Health.

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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

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  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 8 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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  • Population details are unavailable.
8 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve quality of life outcomes?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Quality of Life Outcomes.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Sleep quality

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
10 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve mental health?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Mental Health.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Anxiety score

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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  • Population details are unavailable.
4 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education improve quality of life outcomes?

Strong Evidence

Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education may improve Quality of Life Outcomes.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Sleep quality

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
3 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026
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